Requirements Pertaining to Certifications. 16.3.1 Subject to the directives of the Fire Chief, it is the responsibility of the Fire Fighter, Fire Fighter with paramedic certification, Captain, or to attend required training.
16.3.2 If the Fire Chief directs any Fire Fighter, Captain, to obtain any certification(s), such Fire Fighter or Fire Captain shall obtain and maintain such certification(s) as a condition of employment. Any Fire Fighter with Paramedic certification hired by the Employer shall maintain, as a condition of employment, their Paramedic certification unless the Chief directs otherwise. If a Fire Fighter, Fire Captain, fails to obtain and maintain any certification(s) as directed by the Chief, said Fire Fighter, Captain shall be discharged (terminated).
16.3.3 It is the responsibility of each Fire Fighter, Captain, to maintain current certifications as training instructors in EMS as well as in Fire Suppression. The Chief shall determine, from time to time, how many training instructors are needed.
